New Appointment To The Board Of Directors
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. ("Avino" or the "Company") is
pleased to announce that C. Victor Chevillon M.Sc., C.P.G has joined
the Board of Directors of the Company.
Mr. Chevillon is a consulting exploration geologist with 36 years of
exploration experience working with major mining companies within the
U.S. including Noranda, Homestake, Placer Dome and Barrick Gold. He
held key exploration roles in Placer Dome's (Barrick) Gold Mines,
Nevada, conducted a geologic assessment that lead to the Getchell Gold
Mine acquisition and an exploration assessment of Bald Mountain Gold
Mine, now being realized by Barrick Gold. Mr. Chevillon lead the
Noranda acquisition, discovery and early expansion at the New World
gold deposit, Montana and developed an exploration model at the
Blackbird, Idaho deposit that lead to its expansion.
Founded in 1968, Avino has established a long record of mining and
exploration. The Company's focus is the acquisition and aggressive
exploration of top silver prospects throughout North America. Avino
remains well funded.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
"David Wolfin"
David Wolfin, President
